Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Freelance writer Gail Jansen-Kesslar loves learning about the people and the places behind the stories she writes. She is currently writing from the wilds of Saskatchewan, where she lives with her husband, two children and two dogs. When not pounding away at her computer’s keyboard, chances are you’ll find her hitting the open highway, with trailer and laptop in tow as she searches for new places to explore and new things to write about.

All Articles by Gail Jansen-Kesslar

kids playing with a colourful parachute
Outlook

Outlook has swimming, fishing, golfing and Canada’s longest pedestrian bridge

Its proximity to Lake Diefenbaker makes Outlook, Saskatchewan, a perfect summer stop for a relaxing vacation with your family.

April 2013 by
kids in pool
Watrous and Manitou Beach

Watrous and Manitou Beach: unsinkable fun for all

From golf to a movie under the stars or a night of dancing, there's fun for families in Watrous and Manitou Beach.

April 2013 by
motorhome in a campsite
RV Snapshots

A motorhome works best for this family of four

The convenience of a home on wheels appeals to this couple and their two active boys.

January 2013 by
couple standing by an alpine lake
RV Snapshots

Extended family provides RV partners for this Pincher Creek couple

Blaise Bruder and Jean Waldner like to camp with family, including some of Blaise's 15 brothers and sisters.

January 2013 by
Melville

Melville’s three museums celebrate a city on the move

The Grand Trunk Pacific Railway built a terminal at Melville in the early 1900s.

January 2013 by
Yorkton

Yorkton’s film festival has great taste

Fresh lobster and a Ukrainian feast are as much a part of the Yorkton Film Festival as the screenings and awards.

January 2013 by
Storefront
Gravelbourg

A taste of Paris on the Prairies

Gravelbourg is known for its European flair, and this Main Street restaurant keeps up the tradition.

December 2012 by
A couple eating dinner
Watrous and Manitou Beach

Watrous and Manitou Beach offer a taste of relaxation

Mineral springs and good food on the shores of Little Manitou Lake make for a special retreat.

December 2012 by
Swift Current

Opa! The taste of Greece in southwestern Saskatchewan

Swift Current's Greek restaurants band together every October to share their culture and their food.

December 2012 by
Colourful man-made mountain of clay painted with primitive religious symbols
Niland

Niland: A desert getaway off the beaten track

The other-worldly landscapes surrounding the once-active Salton Sea and its adjoining deserts allow couples to really get away from it all when visiting Niland, California.

November 2012 by
El Mirage

Romance is no mirage in this Phoenix-area destination

Climb a mountain, rise above it all in a hot air balloon or climb a mountain for a fabulous desert view in El Mirage, Arizona.

October 2012 by
Casa Grande ruins
Florence

Reconnect in romantic Florence

Be king and queen for a day as you enjoy a Renaissance fair, ancient ruins or stunning desert scenery in Florence, Arizona.

October 2012 by
Wetaskiwin

Couples’ getaway: Wetaskiwin

We present some fun and interesting things to see and do when you're on vacation in the central Alberta community of Wetaskiwin.

October 2012 by
Saskatchewan

Grasslands National Park opens to RVers

The new campground features a total of 24 campsites, including 20 sites suitable for tent and RV camping. 

August 2012 by
Camping with Kids

Respecting musical intelligence in teaching kids

Being aware of the different ways kids learn ensures they’ll have an enjoyable experience when they’re out camping.

August 2012 by
Camping with Kids

A smart way to get kids learning: part 3 of 6

Use reading, listening and storytelling to encourage linguistic intelligence in your children

July 2012 by
RV News

Yes, you can learn to sail on the prairies

In just two short years, Dena Gallant’s lessons at the Edmonton Yacht Club have her ready to skipper a boat of her own.

June 2012 by
Camping with Kids

A smart way to get kids learning: Part 2

Canada's Smartest Person contestant Marshall Carroll gives parents some tips for turning camping trips into learning experiences.

June 2012 by
RV News

For cozy camping in Canada, you need this new product

A life-changing accident caused Laurie Mullins to return to the one thing that brought her joy: camping with her family.

May 2012 by
Vermilion

Discover historic Vermilion, Alberta

Wander the historic downtown and the nearby oasis of Vermilion Provincial Park.

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